News | December 8, 2005

Connect Announces PowerNet Twin Client V-8 For CE Users

Connect, Inc., the leader in Terminal Emulation software for RF systems, today announced the upcoming January 2006 release of PowerNet Twin Client V-8.

Connect's PowerNet Twin Client is the premier solution for portable wireless terminal users and is fully configurable, which eliminates costly custom software development. PowerNet Twin Client V-8 incorporates a complete user-interface facelift for Windows' CE, as well as several new features.

The upcoming V-8 release will continue to offer Connect's industry leading device management suite of products, which includes Find and Identify, Messaging, and Screen Watching. Connect's Formatter will also be included in the new version.

PowerNet Twin Client V-8 is the most powerful and easy-to-use product for CE terminal users and includes, but is not limited to, the following features:

  • Configuration menu system with password protection
  • Automatic persistence
  • Menu bar buttons for dynamic control of font size, color, scrolling, touch screen emulation keypad, scan trigger, and session management
  • Status bar for battery and radio strength meters
  • Double-byte character set (DBCS) support for VT and 5250 emulations
  • RF monitor diagnostics
  • Screen Watcher
  • Screen formatter
  • Terminal messenger
  • Find & Identify
  • Full touch screen support
  • Built-in license manager
  • Setup wizards
  • In terminal help

Chris Christofferson, CEO of Connect, Inc., said, "PowerNet Twin Client has been a workhorse for 15 years as proven by the 800 companies in 11,000 locations in 14 countries using PowerNet Twin Client on more than 250,000 terminals. With the release of ISO-verified V-8 for CE users, we're confident our loyal customers will continue to look to Connect for their wireless networking needs."

For information about the availability of PowerNet Twin Client V-8, contact Jim Dooley at jim@connectrf.com or (636) 536-1171.

About Connect, Inc.
Connect, Inc. is the leading supplier of wireless network and process control integration tools and sets the standard for performance. The company was the first company devoted exclusively to the development of software solutions for wireless Auto ID networks. PowerNet is the most comprehensive product line aimed exclusively at maximizing the potential of mobile workers around the globe. Connect works with integrators, Value Added Resellers, and distributors internationally.

Connect's Twin Client is a powerful emulator supporting every major RF terminal manufacturer and model. One tool works for any RF choice. Twin Client's MDM (Mobile Device Manager) is a leading edge tool for keeping an RF environment running efficiently. The OpenAir family of server solutions provides unparalleled performance insuring session persistence and data optimization.